Call for nominations: Community and Stakeholder Group Representatives

We are looking for people who reside locally or are a member of a local stakeholder group to join the Hunter Valley Operations Community Consultative Committee (HVO CCC). The HVO CCC is a forum for open discussions and information sharing between HVO and the community.

Community engagement ensures that the community and stakeholder groups are:

• Kept informed of the status of projects, any new initiatives, and the performance of proponents.
• Consulted on the development of projects, management plans and proposed changes to approved projects.
• Able to provide feedback on key issues that may arise during the development or implementation of projects.
• The role as a committee member is voluntary, we hold four meetings on site per annum during February, May, August and November.  On-line attendance can also be arranged via videoconference.

The community representative and stakeholder group should:

• Be a current resident, worker or landowner affected by Hunter Valley Operations,
  or be a member of a stakeholder group with a demonstrated interest in Hunter Valley Operations.
• Have a reasonable understanding of Hunter Valley Operations and potential issues of concern.
• Be able to represent and communicate the interests of the local community or the group you represent.
• Be willing to sign a pecuniary interest form and adhere to the committee’s code of conduct as per the Department of Planning and Environment CCC Guidelines.

How to apply

Please complete the Local community representative nomination form or the Stakeholder representative nomination form with a supporting letter demonstrating how you meet the criteria.

• The forms are available on the NSW Planning website.

Nominations are to be addressed to:

• Dr. Colin Gellatly, Independent Chair, Hunter Valley Operations CCC
• Email: colingellatly@hotmail.com

For more information or a copy of the nomination forms, please contact:

• Andrew Speechly, Manager Environment & Community
• Ph: 0428 494 452 or
• Email Andrew.Speechly@hvo.com.au

All applications will be reviewed by the Independent Chair of the HVO CCC and the final appointment will be made by the Planning Secretary, Department of Planning and Environment.

Applications close 31 October 2024.